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About AQR Capital Management AQR is a global investment management firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver superior, long-term results for our clients by looking past market noise to identify and isolate what matters most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. Our focus on practical insights and analysis has made us leaders in alternative and traditional strategies since 1998. At AQR, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We’re determined to know what makes financial markets tick – and we’ll ask every question and challenge every assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration, and believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation. The Team AQR is looking to hire a full-time Associate on our U.S. Wealth Team, within the Business Development group in a Business Management role. The Business Development group works with AQR’s clients in North America, Europe, Australia and the Middle East to provide solutions to achieve their investment objectives. AQR clients include a cross-section of the world’s largest institutional investors, such as public and corporate pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and foundations and endowments. AQR also serves the private-wealth community and Registered Investment Advisors. U.S. Wealth - The U.S. Wealth group was created to engage with taxable U.S. investors and their advisors. The group is responsible for education, awareness and managing new and current client relationships for AQR strategies through dedicated coverage to the Family Office community, Registered Investment Advisor community, as well as elite advisors and teams within the major Broker-Dealer segment. Role Overview As a member of the U.S. Wealth Business Management team, you will work directly with senior leadership on the key priorities driving the growth of AQR’s US Wealth business. The role is a mix of strategy, analytics, and execution, with a focus on helping leadership make better decisions and ensuring the business is focused on the right things. You will work closely with the leaders of AQR’s US Wealth channels, including RIAs, Broker Dealers, and Family Offices, while also partnering across the organization with teams in corporate functions, operations, technology, and portfolio management. Key Responsibilities Work with U.S. Wealth leadership to define and drive key business priorities and growth initiatives Build analytical models, including demand, pipeline, and financial models, to support decision-making Evaluate new business opportunities, including potential corporate investments and partnerships Analyze business performance and develop KPIs to track progress against goals Identify issues, trade-offs, and areas that need leadership attention Work across teams to keep initiatives moving and ensure follow-through Partner with the sales team to analyze pipeline, client trends, and areas of opportunity Support market and competitor analysis to inform strategy Prepare materials for leadership meetings and business updates What You’ll Bring A Bachelor’s degree; Exceptional academic performance demonstrating achievement and commitment to excellence 1-3 years of experience in top-tier management consulting (MBB or equivalent; experience in Financial Institutions or Wealth & Asset Management practices is highly desirable) Basic knowledge of the Wealth & Asset Management industry Strong quantitative skills Strong project management skills, with exceptional attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of internal colleagues across teams High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Experience in Salesforce CRM is a plus Expe